Melvin Clinton Baldwin Jr departed his earthly life peacefully on January 27, 2021.
He was born in Okolona, Mississippi on April 29, 1953, the son of Melvin Clinton Sr and Elvira Hill Baldwin. He graduated with honors from Okolona High School May of 1971. He graduated from Jackson State University in May of 1975.
In 1975 he married Vernita Lucas Baldwin and from that union 2 sons were born, Melvin “Trae” Baldwin III and Anthony Baldwin.
In 1975, Melvin joined the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant and gave 20 + years of exceptional service to his country as a military officer. Melvin went on to earn numerous other honors while serving his country. One of those achievements was when he was awarded The Legion of Merit badge on June 29th 1995, by the president of the United States for exceptional meritorious service from March 8, 1993 to July 31, 1995 while serving as Combat Developments Staff officer, Battle Lab Integration, Technology and Concepts Directorate, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Combat Developments Headquarters, United States Army Training, and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA. He retired from Fort Monroe as a Major in July in 1995.
He earned his Master of Science degree in Material Acquisition Management in June 1989, from the Florida Institute of Technology.
In 1997 Melvin began his second career as a Contractor with Cubic Inc. and worked at Joint Forces Command in Support and Training out of Suffolk Virginia. He gave them 23+ years of exceptional service and at the time of his death, he was still employed there.
Melvin was also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, and a member of the American Legion.
Despite all of his accomplishments, Melvin was still a humble man, who loved most of all being a provider and protector for his family. He was a gentle man who enjoyed the simple things in life like walking his beloved pet, Buddy, watching comedy and sports, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with his loved ones. He was deeply loved. We are truly grateful for all he did for us, and his love and his light will be forever missed.
Melvin married Iris Joan Baldwin on March 3, 2000.
Survived by his wife of 20 + years Iris; sons, Melvin C Baldwin III and Anthony T Baldwin; and his daughter Chicobi Speaks; stepchildren, Detre L Hughes, Shawn K Watson and Ashley N Simmons; step-grandson Mica; sister, Bobbie (Robert) Montgomery; nephews, Michael Montgomery and Robert Montgomery Jr; their families and a host of other relatives and friends.
Melvin was a kind, friendly and deeply spiritual man.
His service will be February 4, 2021. The Interment will be held at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia.
He was born in Okolona, Mississippi on April 29, 1953, the son of Melvin Clinton Sr and Elvira Hill Baldwin. He graduated with honors from Okolona High School May of 1971. He graduated from Jackson State University in May of 1975.
In 1975 he married Vernita Lucas Baldwin and from that union 2 sons were born, Melvin “Trae” Baldwin III and Anthony Baldwin.
In 1975, Melvin joined the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant and gave 20 + years of exceptional service to his country as a military officer. Melvin went on to earn numerous other honors while serving his country. One of those achievements was when he was awarded The Legion of Merit badge on June 29th 1995, by the president of the United States for exceptional meritorious service from March 8, 1993 to July 31, 1995 while serving as Combat Developments Staff officer, Battle Lab Integration, Technology and Concepts Directorate, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Combat Developments Headquarters, United States Army Training, and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA. He retired from Fort Monroe as a Major in July in 1995.
He earned his Master of Science degree in Material Acquisition Management in June 1989, from the Florida Institute of Technology.
In 1997 Melvin began his second career as a Contractor with Cubic Inc. and worked at Joint Forces Command in Support and Training out of Suffolk Virginia. He gave them 23+ years of exceptional service and at the time of his death, he was still employed there.
Melvin was also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, and a member of the American Legion.
Despite all of his accomplishments, Melvin was still a humble man, who loved most of all being a provider and protector for his family. He was a gentle man who enjoyed the simple things in life like walking his beloved pet, Buddy, watching comedy and sports, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with his loved ones. He was deeply loved. We are truly grateful for all he did for us, and his love and his light will be forever missed.
Melvin married Iris Joan Baldwin on March 3, 2000.
Survived by his wife of 20 + years Iris; sons, Melvin C Baldwin III and Anthony T Baldwin; and his daughter Chicobi Speaks; stepchildren, Detre L Hughes, Shawn K Watson and Ashley N Simmons; step-grandson Mica; sister, Bobbie (Robert) Montgomery; nephews, Michael Montgomery and Robert Montgomery Jr; their families and a host of other relatives and friends.
Melvin was a kind, friendly and deeply spiritual man.
His service will be February 4, 2021. The Interment will be held at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia.
Melvin Clinton Baldwin Jr departed his earthly life peacefully on January 27, 2021.
He was born in Okolona, Mississippi on April 29, 1953, the son of Melvin Clinton Sr and Elvira Hill Baldwin. He graduated with honors from Okolona High School May of 1971. He graduated from Jackson State University in May of 1975.
In 1975 he married Vernita Lucas Baldwin and from that union 2 sons were born, Melvin “Trae” Baldwin III and Anthony Baldwin.
In 1975, Melvin joined the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant and gave 20 + years of exceptional service to his country as a military officer. Melvin went on to earn numerous other honors while serving his country. One of those achievements was when he was awarded The Legion of Merit badge on June 29th 1995, by the president of the United States for exceptional meritorious service from March 8, 1993 to July 31, 1995 while serving as Combat Developments Staff officer, Battle Lab Integration, Technology and Concepts Directorate, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Combat Developments Headquarters, United States Army Training, and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA. He retired from Fort Monroe as a Major in July in 1995.
He earned his Master of Science degree in Material Acquisition Management in June 1989, from the Florida Institute of Technology.
In 1997 Melvin began his second career as a Contractor with Cubic Inc. and worked at Joint Forces Command in Support and Training out of Suffolk Virginia. He gave them 23+ years of exceptional service and at the time of his death, he was still employed there.
Melvin was also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, and a member of the American Legion.
Despite all of his accomplishments, Melvin was still a humble man, who loved most of all being a provider and protector for his family. He was a gentle man who enjoyed the simple things in life like walking his beloved pet, Buddy, watching comedy and sports, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with his loved ones. He was deeply loved. We are truly grateful for all he did for us, and his love and his light will be forever missed.
Melvin married Iris Joan Baldwin on March 3, 2000.
Survived by his wife of 20 + years Iris; sons, Melvin C Baldwin III and Anthony T Baldwin; and his daughter Chicobi Speaks; stepchildren, Detre L Hughes, Shawn K Watson and Ashley N Simmons; step-grandson Mica; sister, Bobbie (Robert) Montgomery; nephews, Michael Montgomery and Robert Montgomery Jr; their families and a host of other relatives and friends.
Melvin was a kind, friendly and deeply spiritual man.
His service will be February 4, 2021. The Interment will be held at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia.
He was born in Okolona, Mississippi on April 29, 1953, the son of Melvin Clinton Sr and Elvira Hill Baldwin. He graduated with honors from Okolona High School May of 1971. He graduated from Jackson State University in May of 1975.
In 1975 he married Vernita Lucas Baldwin and from that union 2 sons were born, Melvin “Trae” Baldwin III and Anthony Baldwin.
In 1975, Melvin joined the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant and gave 20 + years of exceptional service to his country as a military officer. Melvin went on to earn numerous other honors while serving his country. One of those achievements was when he was awarded The Legion of Merit badge on June 29th 1995, by the president of the United States for exceptional meritorious service from March 8, 1993 to July 31, 1995 while serving as Combat Developments Staff officer, Battle Lab Integration, Technology and Concepts Directorate, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Combat Developments Headquarters, United States Army Training, and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA. He retired from Fort Monroe as a Major in July in 1995.
He earned his Master of Science degree in Material Acquisition Management in June 1989, from the Florida Institute of Technology.
In 1997 Melvin began his second career as a Contractor with Cubic Inc. and worked at Joint Forces Command in Support and Training out of Suffolk Virginia. He gave them 23+ years of exceptional service and at the time of his death, he was still employed there.
Melvin was also a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, and a member of the American Legion.
Despite all of his accomplishments, Melvin was still a humble man, who loved most of all being a provider and protector for his family. He was a gentle man who enjoyed the simple things in life like walking his beloved pet, Buddy, watching comedy and sports, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with his loved ones. He was deeply loved. We are truly grateful for all he did for us, and his love and his light will be forever missed.
Melvin married Iris Joan Baldwin on March 3, 2000.
Survived by his wife of 20 + years Iris; sons, Melvin C Baldwin III and Anthony T Baldwin; and his daughter Chicobi Speaks; stepchildren, Detre L Hughes, Shawn K Watson and Ashley N Simmons; step-grandson Mica; sister, Bobbie (Robert) Montgomery; nephews, Michael Montgomery and Robert Montgomery Jr; their families and a host of other relatives and friends.
Melvin was a kind, friendly and deeply spiritual man.
His service will be February 4, 2021. The Interment will be held at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery, Suffolk, Virginia.
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